Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 02 May 2021 08:01 PM

No political interference in police force before, say ex top cops

All promotions made by committee chaired by IGP and his deputy, no ministers, say former officers.

No political interference in police force before, say ex top cops

Friday, 30 Apr 2021 09:00 PM

Civil societies back Hamid for schooling politicians on meddling in police affairs

Groups also chide Home Minister Hamzah Zainuddin for referring to senior police officers as ‘our boys’.

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Civil societies back Hamid for schooling politicians on meddling in police affairs

Friday, 30 Apr 2021 03:36 PM

Online abuse for woman whose father died after cops deny interstate travel

People started condemning me instead of offering sympathy, says Aida Najwa Nasir.

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Online abuse for woman whose father died after cops deny interstate travel

Friday, 30 Apr 2021 01:26 PM

It’s my voice in audio clip, says Hamzah Zainudin

Home minister says he didn’t break any law in phone call with ‘very important person’.

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It’s my voice in audio clip, says Hamzah Zainudin

Friday, 30 Apr 2021 12:31 PM

Acryl Sani is the country’s new top cop

He takes over when Hamid retires on May 3, says home minister.

Acryl Sani is the country’s new top cop


Wednesday, 28 Apr 2021 07:46 PM

EMCO in four areas including Kelantan tahfiz

Ismail Sabri announces order, saying localised Covid-19 cases spiking.

EMCO in four areas including Kelantan tahfiz

Tuesday, 27 Apr 2021 07:56 PM

Parent groups at odds over school closure

PAGE says no while Magpie states it will not object to ministry’s decision.

Parent groups at odds over school closure

Tuesday, 27 Apr 2021 03:25 PM

Bukit Aman clarifies deputy IGP’s ‘rape joke’ remarks

It says headlines from two news outlets did not represent true meaning of Acryl Sani’s comment.

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Bukit Aman clarifies deputy IGP’s ‘rape joke’ remarks

Tuesday, 27 Apr 2021 02:24 PM

Dozen cops, graft-busters linked to fugitive Nicky Low nabbed

Senior police officers from Bukit Aman CID among those arrested.

Dozen cops, graft-busters linked to fugitive Nicky Low nabbed

Tuesday, 27 Apr 2021 11:00 AM

Fewer road deaths, more delivery riders injured in pandemic year

Movement control order kept people home and off the road, says Miros.

Fewer road deaths, more delivery riders injured in pandemic year

Sunday, 25 Apr 2021 05:57 PM

11th day of Covid-19 cases above 2,000, with 10 deaths

The country’s total number of infections now stands at 392,942.

11th day of Covid-19 cases above 2,000, with 10 deaths

Sunday, 25 Apr 2021 12:57 PM

Report lodged against male teacher who made rape joke at school

Saiful Nizam, father to a pupil in the class, will also make an official complaint with the Education Ministry.

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Report lodged against male teacher who made rape joke at school

Saturday, 24 Apr 2021 04:25 PM

Ahead of Umno meeting, Shahidan dropped from Supreme Council

Perlis Menteri Besar Azlan Man replaces him as state Umno liaison committee chairman.

Ahead of Umno meeting, Shahidan dropped from Supreme Council

Saturday, 24 Apr 2021 11:47 AM

Police to release Fahmi Reza today

Lawyer says cops didn’t add anything to investigation but say it involves ‘person of interest’.

Police to release Fahmi Reza today

Saturday, 24 Apr 2021 10:35 AM

Opposition MPs, group call for Fahmi Reza’s immediate release

Cartoonist’s political satire not a crime, they say.

Opposition MPs, group call for Fahmi Reza’s immediate release